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Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 vs G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16

RAM · Acer

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL17
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency100
Generation62
VS
RAM · G.Skill

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16

2×8 GB · DDR4 · 4000 MHz · CL16
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Capacity65
Speed76
Latency100
Generation62
Verdict

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.5 ns; speed and CL combined).
Pick this

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16

If you care most about cAS latency, true latency.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16
77Gear score77
DDR4TypeDDR4
16 GBTotal capacity16 GB
2×8 GBKit2×8 GB
4,000 MHzSpeed4,000 MHz
CL17CAS latencyCL16

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 or G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 better?

Acer Predator Apollo RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL17 and G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. CAS latency: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17). G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4000 CL16 has lower true latency (8.0 ns vs 8.5 ns; speed and CL combined).